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WATCH LIVE | Farewell to a legend: Phil Masinga's memorial service

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21 January 2019 - 10:12 By TimesLIVE
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The memorial service for Bafana Bafana legend Phil Masinga takes place in Soweto, Johannesburg, on Monday.

Masinga‚ who was vice-president of the South African Masters and Legends Football Association (SAMLFA)‚ died in Johannesburg on January 13 2019 after battling cancer.

The former Bafana Bafana striker‚ who scored 18 goals for the national team‚ leaves three children and his fiancée‚ Ntombi Nombewu.

SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo and Bafana Bafana legend Andre Arendse at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo and Bafana Bafana legend Andre Arendse at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele
Former Sundowns boss Anastasia Tsichlas and SAFA president Danny Jordaan at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
Former Sundowns boss Anastasia Tsichlas and SAFA president Danny Jordaan at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele
Sundowns officials Alex Shakoane anmd Trott Moloto at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019.
Sundowns officials Alex Shakoane anmd Trott Moloto at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019.
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele
Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Daniel Mudau and Pirates’ head of youth development Augusto Palacios at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Daniel Mudau and Pirates’ head of youth development Augusto Palacios at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele
Soccer fans at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019.
Soccer fans at Philemon Masinga's memorial service on 21 January 2019.
Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele

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